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Ready for what's around the next bend

You've been going up and over mountain roads for what seems like days, and around every corner the vistas just keep getting better. This trip out west certainly isn't disappointing — and neither are the pictures you're getting with your new Nikon D5300 digital SLR. Just wait 'til your friends back home see — wait, the built-in Wi-Fi® will connect to your smartphone so you can post those vistas on your Facebook page in moments.

Instantly, the people that count in your life are getting a chance to share in the magic of your vacation — and thanks to the D5300's built-in GPS, they'll be able to trace your itinerary as well. And all the connectivity this camera has makes it easy to put yourself in the picture as well — simply use your smart device to view your shot and fire your shutter remotely.

Crisp and clear

Breathtaking landscapes require a camera that's up to the task of delivering exquisite detail. Most cameras include an optical low-pass filter (OLPF) that blurs images ever so slightly in order to avoid image artifacts, like interference patterns that appear on brick work or tiled rooftops seen from a distance. The D5300 has been designed without an OLPF, so it's more than ready to capture images that leap off the screen. You'll see a level of clarity and sharpness that you probably haven't experienced before when you sit down to work with the images this camera can generate.

You'll appreciate that advantage when you're shooting with the included 18-140mm, f/3.5-5.6 7.8X zoom lens. With an equivalent focal length of 27-210mm, it's an ideal lens to have with you while you're traveling, because it's equally at home with the challenges of landscapes, portraiture, and candid snapshots.

Features every photographer wants

The D5300's on-board image processing engine gives you blazing reaction speed, sharply detailed images in low light, and smooth, faithful color rendering with subtle gradations. The high-density, 39-point autofocus system helps you keep track of your subject in challenging shooting conditions, even when you're following dynamic action coming toward or going away from the camera. And you can shoot full-resolution images at up to 5 frames per second in continuous shooting mode, while panning with your subject. Follow the action in either the optical viewfinder or on the wide screen, 3.2-inch vari-angle LCD monitor.

Images that move with you

The D5300 shoots lush HD video at up to 1080/60p with full-time autofocus. Use either the built-in stereo microphone, or an external mic connected through the stereo minijack input, and adjust your input levels to suit your environment. The more experienced videographer will appreciate the advanced manual modes that are available, even in the middle of acquiring the shot, and your adjustments will be reflected in the easy-to view, articulated live view LCD monitor.

Develop your photography hobby

You don't have to be an expert photographer to use an SLR  they all offer easy automatic shooting. Because of their build quality and the physics of good glass and large sensors, even their built-in automatic settings will get you better pictures than most point-and-shoots or mobile devices. But experienced photographers and budding hobbyists can get more creative by manually adjusting settings like aperture and shutter speed. SLRs let you expand your shooting options with additional lenses and flashes to suit just about any situation. If you'd like to record the occasional video, look for a model with high-def movie mode.

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Recording Features

Vari-angle LCD Monitor: The Nikon D5300 has a 3.2" TFT LCD monitor featuring approximately
1,036,800 pixels and
3-level adjustable brightness.
The Vari-angle monitor opens outward 180°, and can be rotated 180° forward or
90° backward for high- and low-angle photography. The large LCD monitor has
large fonts with easy-to-view menus. The monitor can display shooting
information such as shutter speed, aperture, and number of exposures remaining
as well as the settings currently applied.

Live View: The camera features Live View, which
allows you to frame your photographs in the monitor instead of the viewfinder.
When the Live View switch is rotated, the mirror is raised and the view through
the lens will be displayed in the monitor. The subject will no longer be visible
in the viewfinder. The Live View display will show up to 12 items, including
shooting, focus, and AF-area modes, along with other status indicators. You can
opt to hide many of the indicators, or overlay a framing grid in the monitor.

Optical Viewfinder: The D5300 uses a fixed
eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder with a built-in diopter
adjustment to set the viewfinder to your personal eyesight (with or without
glasses). The viewfinder's coverage
area is approximately 95% horizontal and vertical. During self-timer or remote control
operation when your eye does not cover the viewfinder eyepiece, stray light may
enter the eyepiece and affect the exposure when the image is captured. To
prevent this, you can use the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap to cover the eyepiece.

Image Sensor: The D5300 features a 23.5mm x 15.6mm DX-format CMOS
image sensor with a total pixel count of approximately 24.78 million pixels and
an effective pixel count of approximately 24.1 million.

Dust Reduction System: The image sensor is equipped with a low-pass
filter to remove dust or dirt on the sensor. You can set the camera to clean the
image sensor automatically at startup, or at shut down, or both. It can also be
set to turn the auto cleaning function off.

Compatible Lenses: The D5300 is equipped with the standard
Nikon F bayonet mount with AF contacts. DX-format-compatible lenses are
recommended. Auto focus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses. Auto focus is
not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses
for the F3AF are not supported, and AI-P lenses. Non-CPU lenses can be used in
Manual Mode, but without the camera exposure meter. The electronic rangefinder
can be used with lenses that have a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster.

Recording Media: The camera records
images on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards up to 2 GB in size, SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB,
and SDXC cards up to 64 or 128 GB. The camera also supports Eye-Fi and ultra high-speed
UHS-I cards. No SD cards
are included with the camera. The camera has no internal memory.

Still Image Formats: The D5300
records still images in JPEG and NEF (RAW) formats. You can choose from the
following Image Quality and Image Size settings:

Quality Option
(Compression ratio)

Available Image Sizes

Description

NEF (RAW)

6000 x 4000

Raw 14-bit data, compressed

NEF + JPEG

6000 x 4000

Two images are recorded,
one NEF image and one JPEG image. You can choose from fine, normal,
or basic compression for the JPEG.

Movie Recording: The D5300 records movies in High Definition
in 16:9 aspect ratio and Standard Definition in 3:2. Movies are recorded in MOV
file format, with H.264/MPEG-4 advanced video coding, and Linear PCM audio,
recorded by the built-in stereo microphone. You can record in High Quality or
Normal Quality modes. The maximum file size for individual movies is 4 GB. Movies can be recorded in
the following frame sizes and rates:

Frame Size

Frame Rate

Maximum Clip Length

High Quality

Normal Quality

1920 x 1080

60p

10 min

20 min

50p*

30p

20 min

29 min 59 sec

25p*

24p

1280 x 720

60p

50p*

640 x 424

30p

29 min 59 sec

29 min 59 sec

25p*

* Available when PAL format is selected.

Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS: The D5300 has built-in Wi-Fi and GPS
technology. Using the Wireless Mobile Utility app on your Android (2.3 and up)
or iOS (6.0 or later) device, you can display the view through the camera lens
on your smart device. You can also control the camera remotely, including taking
pictures and downloading them to your device for sharing on the Internet. The
location data unit can record information on the camera's current position
(latitude, longitude, altitude) and the current time as provided by satellite
navigation systems, and embed it into photographs and movies taken with the
camera.

Focus Modes: You can choose from the
following autofocus and manual focus modes:

Manual (M): Manual focus is available for lenses that do not
support autofocus (non-AF Nikkor lenses) or when autofocus does not produce
the desired results.

AF Assist Illuminator: The built-in AF assist illuminator enables the
camera to focus even when the subject is poorly lit. This feature will light
automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutter release button
is pressed halfway. It has an operating range of 1'-8" to 9'-10".

AF-Area Modes: The D5300 offers a choice of four focus areas that
together cover a wide area of the frame. The AF-area mode determines how the
focus area is selected and what happens if the subject moves out of the selected
focus area while the camera is still focusing. You can choose one of the
following AF-area modes:

Single Point: You select the focus area manually and the camera
focuses on the subject in the selected focus area only. The selection can be
made from any one of the eleven AF spot sensors.

Dynamic Area (9, 21, or 39 AF points): In AF-A and AF-C modes, user selects
focus point manually but camera will focus based on information from
surrounding focus points if subject briefly leaves the selected point. In
AF-S focus mode, you select the focus point manually.

3D-Tracking: In AF-A and AF-C focus modes, you select
the focus point using the multi-selector. If subject moves after camera has
focused, camera uses 3D tracking to select new focus point and keep focus
locked on original subject while shutter release pressed halfway. If subject
leaves viewfinder, you will need to remove finger from shutter release
button and recompose photo with subject in the selected focus point.

Release Modes: The camera
can take pictures one at a time, or continuously as long as the shutter release
button is pressed. You can also take photos using the self-timer or with an
optional remote control. The camera allows you to choose from the following
Release Modes:

Single Frame: The camera takes one photograph each time the
shutter release button is pressed.

Continuous L (low speed): The camera records photographs up to
3
frames per second while the shutter release button is held down.

Continuous H (high speed): The camera records photographs up to
5
frames per second while the shutter release button is held down.

Self-timer: This mode can be used to reduce camera shake or for
self-portraits. The shutter is released about 10 seconds after
shutter-release button is pressed depending on setting.

Delayed Remote: Shutter is released 2 seconds after the
shutter release button on the optional ML-L3 remote is pressed.

Quick-response Remote: Shutter is released when the
shutter release button on the optional ML-L3 remote is pressed.

Quiet Shutter Release: The camera takes a single
photograph, as in Single Frame mode, except that the camera makes no shutter
sound when shooting or beep when focusing.

Nikon 3D Color Matrix Metering II: The D5300's 3D
Color Matrix Metering II evaluates each scene for brightness, color, contrast,
size and position of shadows and highlights, selected focus area and
camera-to-subject distance, comparing that information against an onboard
database of more than 30,000 actual photographic scenes. The result delivers
instantly and precisely determined exposures for each scene, even in challenging
lighting conditions.

Metering: You can choose from the following Metering Modes
to determine how the camera sets exposure:

Matrix: Produces natural results in most situations.
Camera uses 420-pixel RGB sensor to meter a wide area of the frame and set
exposure according to tone distribution, color, composition, and with
type G or D lenses, range information. (See 3D Color Matrix Metering II
above). With other CPU lenses, the camera uses color matrix metering II,
which does not include 3D range information.

Special Effects: You can choose from the following special
effects for still images and movies: Night Vision, Color Sketch, Toy Camera
Effect, Miniature
Effect, Selective Color, Silhouette, High Key, Low Key, and HDR Painting.

Exposure Compensation: You can alter the exposure from the value
suggested by the camera, making pictures brighter or darker. You can adjust the
exposure from -5.0 to +5.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps in the P, S, A, and M modes.

White Balance: White balance is used to preserve natural colors under
different types of lighting. When the camera is set to one of the exposure
modes (P, S, A, M), you can choose one of the following white balance options:
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, and
Preset Manual.

ISO Sensitivity: ISO Sensitivity is the digital equivalent
of film speed. When lighting is poor, the camera will automatically
increase sensitivity, permitting faster exposures, and minimizing blur caused by
inadvertent camera movement, up to a maximum equivalent of ISO 6400. You can manually select from ISO settings 100
to 12800, with incremental steps of 1/3EV. You can also choose HI 0.3, HI 0.7, HI 1 (ISO 25600 equivalent).

High Dynamic Range (HDR): The High Dynamic Range (HDR)
function combines two exposures to form a single image that captures a wide
range of tones from shadows to highlights, even with high-contrast subjects. You
can select from the following options: Auto, Extra High, High, Normal, Low, or
Off.

Multiple Exposures: You can record a series of two or three
exposures in a single photograph. Multiple exposures produce colors noticeably
superior to those in software-generated photographic overlays created from
existing images.

Interval Timer Photography: You can take photographs
automatically at preset intervals. When setting up the interval timer shooting,
you can choose the following parameters:

Starting Time: Now or at an entered time (clock must be
set)

Interval: 1 second to 24 hours

Number of Intervals: 1 to 999 times

Note: Use of a tripod is recommended during interval timer
shooting.

Built-in Flash: The D5300 has a built-in flash that will pop
up automatically in low light situations, or can be manually raised with a
button release. The camera offers the following flash sync
modes depending upon the shooting mode selected: Auto, Auto with Red-eye
Reduction, Auto Slow Sync, Auto Slow Sync with Red-eye Reduction, Rear-curtain
Sync, Fill Flash, and Flash Off.

Flash Compensation: In P, S, A, and M modes, the flash
compensation can be used to increase or reduce flash output from the
level chosen by the camera's flash control system. The flash exposure
compensation can be set to values between -3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3
EV or 1/2 EV.

Picture Controls: When the camera is set to one of the P,
S, A, or M
modes, you can choose from the following Picture Control options: Standard,
Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait, and Landscape.

Custom Settings: The D5300 features a custom settings menu
that allows you to customize the camera settings to suit your individual
preferences. There are six main setting areas:

Warranty Terms: Nikon offers a 1-year parts and labor warranty
on the camera and included lens. An additional 4-year Extended Service Coverage
on the lens is available at no
charge if you register the product with Nikon within 10 days of purchase.

Included Lens

18-140mm Lens: The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is a compact,
all-in-one lens that is good for multiple shooting situations. You can shoot
ultra-sharp photos and videos, from wide-angle family portraits to telephoto
close-ups on the playing field. It is designed for
use with Nikon DSLRs with DX-format image sensors. The lens features Vibration
Reduction (VR) to reduce blur cause by camera shake, and a Focus Mode switch for
switching to Auto Focus or Manual Focus.

Vibration Reduction (VR): The lens is equipped with Nikon's
Vibration Reduction (VR) technology, which reduces blur caused by camera shake.
When VR is enabled, the range of available shutter speeds is increased
(including speeds up to 4.0 stops slower than those without VR), and permits
hand-held, tripod-free photography in a wide range of situations. You can enable
or disable Vibration Reduction by using the 2-way VR switch on the lens barrel.

Focus Mode Switch: The lens includes a 2-way Focus Mode
switch on the barrel of the lens. In the A position, the camera will
automatically focus the photo when the shutter release button is pressed
halfway. You can also manually focus while in Auto Focus mode by turning the
focus ring after auto focusing has taken place. When switched to the M
position, you can focus manually by rotating the focus ring on the lens.

Optional Accessories

Remote Control: The D5300 is compatible with the
ML-L3 wireless remote control. There are infrared receivers on the front and
back, so you can use the remote from virtually anywhere within approximately 16
feet. The shutter release can be set to Quick Response or 2-sec Delay in the
Release Modes menu. In addition, the optional WR-R10/WR-T10 remote combination
can also be used with the camera. The WR-R10 receiver plugs into the Accessory
Terminal on the side of the camera.

Remote Release Cord: In addition to the wireless remotes,
the camera can also be controlled by the
MC-DC2 Wired Remote Control. The MC-DC2 plugs into the Accessory Terminal on
the side of the camera.

Microphone: The camera has a 3.5mm mini-jack for connecting
an optional microphone, such as the Nikon
ME-1. The microphone receives power from the camera. The microphone input is
also compatible with other 3rd party microphones with 3.5mm plugs.

Playback, Editing And Printing
Functions

Image Playback: The D5300 will play back still images in
Full-Frame one-at-a-time in the order recorded. You can display varying amounts
of photo information, superimposed over the images. Thumbnail images can be
displayed at 4, 12, or 80 at a time, or by date in a calendar display.

Slide Show: This features plays photographs back in an
automatic slide show manner. You can set the frame interval at 2, 3, 5, or 10
seconds.

Playback Zoom: During single-image and thumbnail playback,
you can zoom in on the selected image. Once
the image is enlarged, you can pan around the image on the LCD monitor using the multi
selector.

Movie Playback: When playing back movies, you can perform
the following functions: Pause/play, Advance/rewind, Skip 10 seconds (ahead or
back), Adjust volume, and Edit movie. When editing, you can create a copy from
which the opening or closing footage has been removed. If desired, you can save
a selected frame as a JPEG still.

PictBridge Printing Capability: You can connect this camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer.
PictBridge is a new standard that allows you to connect a PictBridge compliant
camera directly to a PictBridge compliant printer and make prints, regardless of
brand. The supplied USB cable is required for connecting the camera to the
printer.

Connections

USB/AV Connection: The Nikon D5300 utilizes a single proprietary
connector for interfacing the camera with your computer via USB or with your
standard definition TV. TheUSB jack is USB 2.0 High-Speed compatible. A
UC-E17 USB cable is supplied for connecting the camera to your computer. Also,
the
EG-CP16 audio/video cable is supplied for connecting the D5300 to your TV. You
can select between NTSC or PAL video playback.

HDMI: The camera has a Type C mini-HDMI connection for
connecting to an HDTV for playing back High Definition movies and high
resolution still images. A Mini-HDMI-to-HDMI cable is required. The HDMI output resolution can be set to Auto, 480p, 576p,
720p, 1080i, or 1080p.

Accessory Terminal: The Accessory Terminal is provided for
connecting optional devices, such as the receiver for a wireless remote or remote
shutter release. (See Optional Accessories
section above for specific accessories.)

Battery Information

Li-ion Battery Pack: The D5300 comes with a long lasting rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
(EN-EL14a), with the capacity of approximately 600 shots per charge. The camera
can use either the
EN-EL14a (7.4V 1230mAh) or the
EN-EL14 (7.4V 1030mAh).

Quick Charger: The camera also comes with a Battery Charger (MH-24)
to the charge the supplied Li-ion battery pack. The MH-24 will charge the EN-EL14a
battery pack in approximately 110 minutes or the EN-EL14 in 90 minutes.

Backup Battery: The camera's internal backup battery can provide up to
a month of backup power after about three days of charging from the EN-EL14
battery pack. The backup battery powers the camera's internal clock, and
maintains settings when the power is turned off.

Auto Off Timers: This feature allows you to choose how long
the monitor and exposure meters remain on when no operations are performed to
prevent battery drain. You can choose from Short, Normal, or Long options, which
have timers of preset durations for Playback/Menus, Image Review, Live View, and
Standby Timer. You can also customize separate delays for each, if desired.

Optional AC Adapter: The EP-5A Power Connector and EH-5b AC
Adapter can be used to power the camera for extended periods. It is recommended
for long slide shows, extremely long exposures, or interval timer shooting.

Supplied Software

ViewNX 2 CD-ROM: The supplied ViewNX 2 CD-ROM
contains Nikon Transfer 2, View NX and related software. Nikon Transfer is used to
copy (transfer) pictures from the camera to the computer and to perform such
other transfer-related functions as making backups and embedding information in
pictures as they are transferred. View NX 2 is used to view pictures after
transfer; among the other tasks it can perform are grouping pictures, restoring
and making simple adjustments to NEF (RAW) images and converting the file
format.

Supported Operating Systems: The supplied software can be used with
computers running the following operating systems:

Windows:

Windows 8

Windows 7

Windows Vista

Windows XP (except 64-bit versions)

Macintosh: Mac OS X version 10.8 or 10.7, Mac OS X 10.6

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Nikon D5300

Great camera! This is my first DSLR and I'm very pleased. The picture quality is even better than I expected. The camera is also pretty simple to learn, I have only used it a few times but have already found my sweet spot with the settings!

Pros:Picture quality
18-140mm lens is a very universal
Nikon has a lot of great information on there website to learn the basics

Cons:I have learned to use the view finder instead of the lcd screen. Unfortunately when using the lcd display pictures take a bit long to save and prepare for the next picture. With the view finder and a good SD card you can snap as fast as you like.

Great pictures

Really easy to use right out of the box. I am a novice photographer and it takes great, high quality pictures in all kinds of settings even just using the autofocus feature.

Pros:The camera is very easy to use even for a newbie photographer like me. So far all the pictures I have taken are very high quality pictures. The camera has all the features I could possibly want or use so I can't imagine I will outgrow the camera.

Cons:It'll take some time for me to learn how to use the features on the camera but the user's manual is easy to follow.

Nikon D5300

This is my first DSLR. It didn't disappoint me so far. It meets all my expectations. It is a little bit expensive than it should be. But any way it is not a bad idea to start with it for the first DSLR owner. I haven't figured out Geo tag and wifi function yet. So I have no comment on these. I hope they are fine. The image quality is excellent most for most of the time. But there are only a few lens to choose. DX format lens, I think only 18 lens available. In conclusion, I would like to give this product 4.5 stars out of 5.

Girst DSLR

I haven't had an SLR since my Nikon FM and I am really looking forward to learning all about this camera. It seems to have enough bells and whistles to be creative with while since having the automatic functions that my wife will use with the kids. I struggled between this and the Pentax K5II which would have been nice for the weather resistant features. I went with the Nikon for the stereo mic with the video, flexible lcd screen and compatibility with my old lens.

Excellent camera

So far this is an excellent camera. Still trying to figure everything out, but it really is ready to go out of the box. Most of the "special effects" seem to be an unnecessary addition as they do not add much value. Overall, it appears to be an excellent camera that will last for many years to come.